LLB (Hons),
University of Exeter

via UK Transfer Degree (Law)

Here's the BIG Picture

This programme provides an excellent start to a legal career if that is your goal, equipping you with the knowledge and skills that will support you towards the next steps to professional legal qualification.  At the University of Exeter, we believe that you shouldn’t just learn the law, you also need the skills to put it into practice once you graduate. As such, we place considerable emphasis on the development of lawyering skills using a range of methods.  

Fully accredited by MQA and recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia (LPQB), upon graduating, you can directly progress to the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in Malaysia or the Bar Professional Course (BPC) in the UK. 

Interesting Facts 

  • Member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities. 
  • Top 150 in the world for law (QS World University Subject Rankings 2023). 
  • Excellent national and international reputation for mooting. 
  • The number 1 sports university in the South of England and Wales and top 10 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings each year. 

With this Course, You Will:

  • Develop the ability to identify and understand key concepts in substantive law, legal theory, and procedure in domestic and international law contexts.
  • Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to perform legal analysis, reasoning and problem solving competently.
  • Develop vital communication skills including effective listening and critical reading, objective and persuasive writing, advocacy, as well as the ability to conduct in-depth research. 

Why choose University of Exeter?

Top 15 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2024) 

A member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities, the University of Exeter is ranked amongst the world’s top 150 universities in the QS and Times Higher Education 2022 rankings. Notable alumni include Ambiga Sreenevasan (former president of the Malaysian Bar Council and human rights activist), Sir Patrick Elias (Lord Justice of Appeal) and Sir John Goldring (Lord Justice of Appeal, and member of the Judicial Appointments Commission).

How Do I Get In?

  • 5 Credits for SPM (including English), and
  • Foundation in Law, BAC, or
  • 2 STPM Principals or its equivalent, or
  • 5 B’s in UEC or equivalent, or
  • A recognised Diploma or Degree

COURSE MODULES

Year 1

- Common Law Reasoning & Institutions  
- Public Law   
- Elements of the Law of Contract   
- Criminal Law   
- Malaysian Legal System   
- Malaysian Constitutional Law  

MPU Subjects
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- National Language A (Malaysian students without credit in SPM BM)
- Malay Communication 2 (International students)

Year 2

Core
- Law of Tort 
- Land Law
Electives
- Law of Evidence
- Company Law
- Family Law
- Legal Technology 
- Business for Lawyers

* Or as per subjects offered at the university in the UK (for 1+2 years option)

MPU Subjects
- Community Service
- New Venture Creation
- Ethics of Communication

Year 3

- As per subjects offered at the university in the UK

Tuition Fees

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